James Hickman Barkley

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Oregon
Party
socialist
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Barkley6,028
Opponents36,059
1
Elections run

James Hickman Barkley, a Socialist politician from Oregon, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 U.S. House election in Oregon's District 2 to Nicholas Sinnott, receiving 6,028 votes (14.14%).

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How many votes has James Hickman Barkley received?

James Hickman Barkley has received 6,028 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James Hickman Barkley’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916U.S. HouseOregonLost6,02814.14%Nicholas Sinnott
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